Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Introduce a statutory Mental Health Policy to all schools in England
Closed
833 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce a specific policy for schools which follows the Mental Health Act 2017.
This policy should promote inclusion and reasonable adjustments, with the aim to ensure pupils with significant mental health needs can access education regardless of their limitations.
This policy should promote inclusion and reasonable adjustments, with the aim to ensure pupils with significant mental health needs can access education regardless of their limitations.
Current statutory polices include Behaviour, Special Educational Needs, and Sex & Relationships. Despite the rise in children's mental health referrals, there is no specific policy relating to the mental health of students. Students with poor mental health often fall behind in learning and attendance. Whilst some schools are inclusive of their approaches, this is unfortunately not to be said for all.
We must begin to develop our understanding and awareness to meet the needs of new generations.
We must begin to develop our understanding and awareness to meet the needs of new generations.
Timeline
| 28 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Oct 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
833
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
28 Apr 2021
Closed
28 Oct 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.